Best Selling Books by Mike Venezia

Presents the life and accomplishments of the scientist who was responsible for more than one thousand inventions, including the electric light bulb, the phonograph, and the first movie camera.

A series of artist biographies for young readers provides hilarious, cartoon-style illustrations to complement the easy-to-read text and full-color reproductions of each master''s artwork. Includes primary sources, photos, illustrations, maps and timelines. --Publisher.

"Consultant, Donald Freund, professor of composition, Indiana University School of Music"--Title page.

A biography of President Polk, who greatly added to the territory of the United States especially during the Mexican War.

These books are without a doubt the definitive and most entertaining biographies of scientists for young readers. Author and artist Mike Venezia provides hilarious, cartoon-style illustrations to complement his easy-to-read text and full-color reproductions of the scientists'' sketches and notebooks.

Presents a biography of William McKinley

Highlights the life of the thirteenth president of the United States, who alienated both the North and the South while trying to avoid the Civil War and improved foreign relations.

Highlights the life and political career of the thirty-ninth president of the United States.

"Clever illustrations and story lines give children a light yet realistic overview of this composer''s life and style and music"--Amazon.com.

Profiles the life and career of the scientist Rachel Carson.

Examines the life and career of Richard M. Nixon, discussing his early life, political career, presidency, and the Watergate scandal.

Highlights the life and political career of the forty-third president of the United States, who is most well known for his "War on Terror" in response to the terrorist attacks that occurred early in his first term in office.

Highlights the life and political career of the thirty-eighth president of the United States, who became president after his predecessor resigned.

Highlights the life of the Civil War hero and eighteenth president of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant, including his childhood in Ohio, his military career, and his eventual retirement and authorship of an autobiography.

Clever illustrations and story lines, together with full-color reproductions of Paul Cezanne''s actual works, give children a light yet realistic overview of this artist''s life and style.

A brief biography of the thirty-first president of the United States, describing his career as mining engineer, businessman, and president during the Great Depression.